Z Gastroenterol 2002; 40(4): 269-272
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-25150
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Das präemptive Behandlungskonzept der CMV-Infektion nach Lebertransplantation

The Concept of Preemptive Therapy for CMV Infection following Liver TransplantationC. Benz, T. Goeser
  • 1Abt. für Gastroenterologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinken Köln
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Publication History

Publication Date:
17 April 2002 (online)

Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess the Value of Preemptive Oral Therapy for CMV Infection Following Liver Transplantation.

Rayes N, Seehofer D, Schmidt CA, Oettle H, Müller AR, Steinmüller T, Settmacher U, Bechstein WO, Neuhaus P.

Transplantation 2001; 72: 881-885

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Dr. Christine Benz

Abt. für Gastroenterologie
Medizinische Universitätsklinken

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50931 Köln

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